Charleston (CHS) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charleston (CHS) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 104 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 497 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to CVG
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (77% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 0% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to CVG delayed?
- 28% of CHS–CVG flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to CVG?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CHS to CVG?
- The scheduled CHS–CVG flight time averages 1h 43m over 497 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are CHS to CVG flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 218 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.